Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- Tension gripped Solpata village under Nayagarh Town police limits late Tuesday night after a group of unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled bombs after their attempted dacoity failed. The explosion left three villagers injured. One accused was captured by locals and handed over to the police. Others involved in the incident reportedly fled the scene and are currently on the run.

According to sources, the incident took place in Solpata, under Bhatsahi panchayat, when a gang of miscreants attempted a dacoity.

As villagers raised an alarm and resisted the intruders, the assailants allegedly hurled crude bombs in retaliation before escaping under the cover of darkness. The explosion caused serious injuries to at l...